Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Tree Planting Story Time

new village hall 1928 County Road 15, Odessa, United States

April 18th, 2023 at 10:00 am Join us for a special story time of learning how to plant a tree at the new Village Hall. We will also read some stories about trees. A fun way to celebrate Earth Day … Continue reading

Crafting Circle

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Craft together every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening at the library! All crafts and ages are welcome to these sessions and we will have folks available to teach new learners. 6-8pm, some materials available such as yarn, fabric, knitting needles, … Continue reading

Summer Learning Kick-Off Party with Ice Cream

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Celebrate the start of summer programs with this fun party! Our friends at WRFI Radio will be at the library recording stories for anyone who wants to participate. And there will be free ice cream and button-making.

Screen Print A T-Shirt

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Learn how to screen print a t-shirt in this program for Summer Learning participants! We will prepare a design beforehand with the "All Together Now" summer theme and you'll learn how to use screen printing tools and special ink to … Continue reading

Altered Book Making Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Transform old books into art in this hands-on workshop. We'll supply some discarded books as well as art and supplies to make your masterpiece. Try out creative folding, adding gesso as a surface for painting, glue or sew in cool … Continue reading

Papermaking Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Learn how to turn your paper trash into handmade treasures in this workshop lead by Laura and Karin. We will use blenders to turn recycled bits of paper into a pulp, then use tools called moulds and deckles to form … Continue reading

Explode a Poem: Teen Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Explode a Poem is a writing workshop series for teens, facilitated by Carol Mikoda. In these sessions, you'll explore news ways to express yourself with interesting words, wild comparisons, new forms, and assemble a collaborative book as a final project. … Continue reading

Tanglewood: All Together Now!

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

The Tanglewood Nature Center will visit the library for a special program to fit our summer theme of "All Together Now!" Animals will visit with 4 live animals and read the book called "Truman" by Jean Reidy. Tanglewood Nature Center … Continue reading

Explode a Poem: A Teen Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Explode a Poem is a writing workshop series for teens, facilitated by Carol Mikoda. In these sessions, you'll explore news ways to express yourself with interesting words, wild comparisons, new forms, and assemble a collaborative book as a final project. … Continue reading